Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Londonderry on the Tred Avon team has maintained their commitment to excellence in care and resident well-being. New measures have been implemented on campus to ensure the safety of current and future residents and their families. The team has also developed creative programs to stay connected with residents and keep them active and engaged in their community when everyone cannot physically be together.

“The past weeks have been challenging, but our sense of community has been our shining light,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “We are all working together to ensure the safety of each other and our entire campus.”

The new challenges presented by COVID-19 may have older adults and their families considering a move to Londonderry where they will still enjoy the benefits of home ownership while also having access to more services and amenities within their community. Londonderry offers chef-prepared meals for residents and also takes care of housekeeping, lawn care and home maintenance so residents have more time to enjoy activities, wellness programs and more.

Londonderry’s Sales and Marketing Team is on campus and available for tours by appointment. Virtual tours are also available for those who are not comfortable coming in person but would still like to see all of the benefits of life at Londonderry.

“Our entire team is here to welcome you safely and with a warm smile. We look forward to meeting future additions to our active and thriving community and sharing with them what makes Londonderry so special,” said Smith.

To schedule an in-person or virtual tour, please contact Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at rsmith@londonderrytredavon.com or 410-820-8732.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information,visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Today, Londonderry on the Tred Avon shared its response plan to the COVID-19 outbreak.

“During these uncertain times, our residents are our number one priority,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry of the Tred Avon CEO. “Our team is ‘all hands on deck’ during this constantly evolving situation, and we have made adjustments to our operations to ensure the health, wellness and safety of each and every one of our residents.”

The following measures have been put in place for the health and safety of our residents:

Residents have been asked to stay in their residences, and visitors are limited to family and caregivers, only.

All staff and visitors must have their temperature checked before being allowed on campus.

The Londonderry staff continues to work on campus to support our residents.

Healthy, fresh meals are delivered twice daily to residents in their homes.

Wellness checks are conducted daily for every resident.

Mail is being delivered directly to residents.

Included with deliveries are daily activity suggestions that residents can do safely on their own to stay active and engaged. Future Facebook Live videos and video conferences are being planned to bring the community together.

The Sales and Marketing Office remains open and is conducting virtual tours of available, move-in ready properties for prospective residents. To schedule a virtual tour and to learn more about Londonderry, please call 410-820-8732.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information,visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon has reintroduced its Resident Ambassador Program to welcome new homeowners to the community.

The Resident Ambassador Program pairs new homeowners with current residents to help them settle into their home and take full advantage of Londonderry’s activities and amenities. Ambassadors meet new residents when they purchase their home and help them with the essentials like checking mail and dining. They also encourage new residents to join them at events and introduce them to their new neighbors.

“Londonderry’s Ambassador Program represents the best of Eastern Shore hospitality,” said Pat Lewers, head of the Ambassador Program and former Board President. “Londonderry is a warm, active and vibrant place, and I love sharing what I love about living here with new residents and helping them feel at home.”

“Loneliness and isolation have a devastating effect on someone’s quality of life and wellness,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry CEO. “This is especially true for seniors, and everyone at Londonderry works very hard to ensure that all of our residents are engaged and included. The Ambassador Program is our first outreach to new residents to ensure that they become part of our caring community.”

Londonderry looks forward to welcoming new residents in the coming year and has several rare ownership opportunities. Two Oxford Cottages, a Dogwood Cottage and First Floor Apartment are all currently available. Londonderry residents own their homes and receive all of the benefits of homeownership without the stress of maintenance and housekeeping. The community offers an engaging activities and events calendar, wellness and fitness classes, meal delivery and transportation off-campus.

Londonderry New Clubhouse

For the past five years, Londonderry has been voted the best Retirement Living Community on the Eastern Shore and continues to make investments and improvements to its facilities and programs. Just last year, Londonderry completed construction on its new Clubhouse offering additional gathering and programming space for the entire community.

For more information about life at Londonderry, please contact Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at rsmith@londonderrytredavon.com or 410-820-8732.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information,visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Senior Nation is committed to offering resources to help us deal with the challenges and opportunities of aging. To that end, we are launching a new monthly video blog called “Ask Irma” hosted by Irma Toce, C.E.O. of the Londonderry on the Tred Avon in Easton, where we will be exploring on all topics related to aging.

There is no doubt the holidays bring an extraordinary amount of joy to families all across the country. As the family gathers from distances short and long, the last two weeks in December can be a fury of reunions.

But as Irma points out in this edition of Ask Irma, these experiences and expectations can be quite different for each family member.

This video is approximately two minutes in length. Homepage image from The Holly and the Ivy, a 1952 British drama film. For information about Londonderry on the Tred Avon please go here.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce Larraine “Lari” Caldwell as the organization’s new President of the Board of Directors. Caldwell assumed her new role earlier this year following one year of previous service on the Board. She succeeded Pat Lewers who served as
President from 2017 – 2019.

As a residential cooperative community, the Board of Directors represents the residents and oversees the operations and programming within the community.

“It’s an exciting time at Londonderry as we look to our future,” Caldwell said. “Following the recent completion of our new Clubhouse and sale of all building lots, the Board and Leadership Team are identifying innovative ways to support and enhance our vibrant and active community with an emphasis on a holistic approach to wellness and aging in place.”

Caldwell and her husband, Dr. Craig Caldwell, moved to Londonderry in 2012. Caldwell is a retired Licensed Certified Social Worker and worked as a Probation Officer, Family Counselor, Mental Health Clinician and Supervisor of Adult Services with the Caroline County Department of Social Services. She is currently Vice-President of Care and Share, an organization that raises money for vulnerable adults and children who do not qualify for other forms of assistance. She serves on the Londonderry on the Tred Avon Board of Directors as well as on the board of the Friends of the Dorchester County Library. She is also active with the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester and the Dorchester County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, sailing, traveling, yoga and spending time with her grandchildren.

“I wish Lari all the best as she begins her tenure as President,” said Pat Lewers, outgoing President. “It has been a busy and rewarding few years at Londonderry as we have accomplished so much on behalf of our residents and community, and I look forward to what’s next.”

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